Tyler Higbee prepares for 11th season with Rams amid tight end expansion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Tyler Higbee, the Los Angeles Rams' longest-tenured player, is poised for his 11th season after signing a two-year extension. Following multiple injuries, he aims to contribute significantly as the Rams expand their use of tight ends in offense. Head coach Sean McVay praised Higbee's versatility as essential for their evolving strategy, allowing for three tight end formations. Higbee had 25 receptions for 281 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games last season. With a healthy offseason, he looks to build on past success alongside teammates like Colby Parkinson and newly drafted Max Klare.
- •Higbee is entering his 11th season with the Rams.
- •He signed a two-year contract extension in March.
- •McVay emphasized Higbee's versatility in the offense.
- •Rams plan to utilize more tight end formations this season.
- •Higbee contributed 25 receptions with three touchdowns last season.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Tyler Higbee embracing expanded use of tight ends, new status as Rams' longest- tenured player
"Tyler Higbee has been with the Los Angeles Rams long enough to see teammates come and go, some under surprising circumstances brought about by the organization’s ruthless pursuit of winning. Now, Higbee is ready to justify the Rams’ continued trust in him. “I understand how rare it is to be in the same position or on the same team for as long as I have been,” Higbee said.
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